Neuropsychologist

Overview

The Baker Center for Children and Families, Waltham, Massachusetts (on-site). This is a full-time, hybrid position with onsite work in Waltham. The role offers a salary of $115,000 - $135,000 and is open until filled.

Posted 4 days ago.

Neuropsychologist

The Neuropsychologist provides high quality neuropsychological and psychological testing to a culturally diverse population of children and young adults ages 2-22. The role works in collaboration with a team of clinicians to understand the child’s cognitive, social-emotional, and academic profile. Services include cognitive, educational, developmental, psychological, and neuropsychological evaluation for children ages 2-22 with a range of neurodevelopmental difficulties, including ADHD, disruptive behaviors, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities/dyslexia, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, medical and neurological conditions (e.g., epilepsy, concussion/mTBI), and other challenges.

This position is open to early and mid-career candidates with experience conducting neuropsychological/neurodevelopmental assessments and offers opportunities to contribute to program development and training.

What’s in it for me?

• Flexible work environment with partial remote options.
• Competitive compensation and potential bonus structure.
• All necessary materials to provide services.
• Opportunity to supervise practicum students, interns or postdoctoral fellows.
• Collaborative team with supervision, mentoring and support.

• Conducts approximately 8-10 comprehensive assessments per month, with opportunities for additional evaluations.
• Clearly and empathically communicates assessment findings to family members, clients, and referral sources.
• Completes all reports and clinical documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with American Psychological Association professional standards and current policies.
• Attends required meetings and adheres to department policies and procedures.
• Provides training and/or education about cognitive, educational, developmental, psychological, and neuropsychological evaluation to parents, other laypersons, providers, policymakers or others as assigned or needed.

Education

• Licensed Psychologist and Health Service Provider in Massachusetts in good standing or eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts required.
• Graduate of APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical or School Psychology.
• Completion of APA-accredited internship.
• Specialty training in neuropsychology (consistent with Houston/Minnesota Conference guidelines), including a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology
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• Board Certification in Neuropsychology is preferred; board certification eligible applicants are also encouraged to apply.

Experience

• This position is open to early and mid-career candidates with experience conducting neuropsychological/neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Experience conducting early childhood, cognitive, educational, developmental, and neuropsychological testing.

Training

• Computer proficiency, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, and experience working with electronic medical/health records (EMR/EHR).
• Experience or familiarity with evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, MATCH, TF-CBT, PCIT, ERP and SPACE Treatment) is beneficial.

• Upload a cover letter and recent CV to the application.
• Upload two (2) de-identified assessment reports (e.g., psychodiagnostics report, neuropsychological report).

Licensure/Certification: PhD or PsyD with MA license or MA license eligibility

Salary: $115,000-$135,000

Open Date: Open Until Filled

Benefits: Medical (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Dental and Vision; 50% discount on monthly MBTA passes; retirement enrollment with company contribution (4%) and match up to 4% after 2 years. Opportunities to participate in department/organization improvement committees and activities. For a full list of benefits, visit baker center.org/benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.